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2:29Texas Democratic state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. addresses the media during a press conference organized by Texas Democratic lawmakers after their departure from the state to obstruct Republicans from achieving the necessary quorum to redraw Texas’ 38 congressional districts, in…

Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon of war has been well-documented by human rights organizations since 2023.“We are imposing a complete siege on [Gaza]. No electricity, no food, no water, no fuel — everything is closed. We are fighting…

3:35A map illustrating the proposed U.S. Congressional Districts is displayed at a public hearing on congressional redistricting held by Texas lawmakers in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 1, 2025.Eric Gay/AP On Tuesday, President Donald Trump asserted that Republicans are “entitled to…

President Donald Trump during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, on March 24, 2025.Editor’s note, August 7, 10:30 am ET: On August 7, Trump’s tariffs went into effect for about 90 countries. The story below was originally published on…

0:19President Donald Trump gestures to the media from the roof of the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Aug. 5, 2025.Samuel Corum/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock In his role as the chief developer, President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance on the…

Donald Trump speaks while holding a chart illustrating non-reciprocal tariff examples during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. President Donald Trump’s defenders often frame his trade policies as…

2:56House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer addresses the press, July 24, 2025, in WashingtonKevin Dietsch/Getty Images On Tuesday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced multiple new subpoenas, including one directed at the Department of Justice for the complete…

President Donald Trump gestures while answering questions from reporters as he tours the roof of the West Wing of the White House on August 5, 2025.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about…

1:43Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy participates in a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, July 8, 2025.Aaron Schwartz/Pool/EPA/Shutterstock Nuclear energy on the moon is essential for the United States’ objectives in space exploration and…

Trump’s tariffs are far too broad, haphazard, and have confusing rationales. But tariffs aren’t always a bad idea.Editor’s note, August 7, 10:30 am ET: On August 7, Trump’s tariffs went into effect for about 90 countries. The story below was…